cathal mccarthy
Kilmarnock F.C./D
-Player Info
Cathal McCarthy is a 19-year-old defender currently featuring for UCD's U19 team. Born in 2006, McCarthy is solidifying his skills in the heart of defense, focusing on the disciplines of marking, tackling, and building play from the back. His time with the UCD U19 squad is a critical period for physical and tactical development, preparing him for the challenges of senior football. While his nationality is a key part of his identity, his primary goal is to impress at the youth level and earn a pathway to the UC Dublin first team or other professional opportunities. McCarthy's journey is emblematic of many young defenders aiming to make the difficult transition from youth to senior football.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/08/17
Hull City U21
Kilmarnock F.C.Loan
2025/06/30
Hull City U21
Hull CitySigned
2025/06/29
UC DublinHull City U21Loan Ended
2025/01/31
Hull City U21UC DublinLoan
2025/01/30
UC DublinHull City U21Signed
2024/04/18
University College Dublin U19UC DublinSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Kilmarnock F.C.SCO Premiership2026-2027
Matches
Games Played
11
Games Started
11
Minutes Per Game
974
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
9
Accurate Passes Per Game
489
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
40
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
3
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
17
Interceptions Per Game
22
Clearances Per Game
53
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
4
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
9
Be Fouled Per Game
12